Police
FBI opens investigation into fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Louisville has announced its office will open an investigation into the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Louisville has announced its office will open an investigation into the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.
FBI investigation into the Breonna Taylor case
“The FBI will collect all available facts and evidence and will ensure that the investigation is conducted in a fair, thorough and impartial manner,” the statement said.
“As this is an ongoing investigation, we are not able to comment further at this time.”
Botched raid leads to death
Taylor, 26, was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police when they entered her home to serve a warrant, police have said.
Due to a number of media requests, FBI Louisville is issuing the following statement. pic.twitter.com/i64rb9DW2z
— FBI Louisville (@FBILouisville) May 21, 2020
Taylor’s family filed a lawsuit against the Louisville Metro Police Department accusing three officers of wrongful death, excessive force and gross negligence.
Louisville Metro Police Department officials said officers engaged in the shooting after Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, shot at them first.
But the lawsuit alleges that police did not identify themselves and that Walker, a licensed gun owner, thought someone was breaking in. Neither Walker nor Taylor had a criminal history of drugs or violence, the suit says.
Taylor had been working on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic as an EMT at emergency rooms at two hospitals, her family said.
“Breonna loves life and she loved to help people and she loved her family. She didn’t deserve what they did to her,” Tamika Palmer, her mother, told CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan.
Discover more from Unheard Voices Magazine
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
-
Black And Missing2 weeks ago
Body of missing North Carolina teen Giovanni Pelletier found in Florida retention pond, family confirms
-
Crime & Justice6 days ago
Alabama mother sues state workers after 3-year-old son dies in scorching hot car
-
News2 weeks ago
Family seeks justice for San Antonio, TX woman fatally mauled by pitbull dog
-
Community1 week ago
New Jersey mourns Esiyah Dixon-Waheed, pageant queen, HBCU alumna, killed in Missouri drunk-driving crash
-
Crime & Justice4 days ago
Virginia man sentenced to life for murder of New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour
-
Community4 days ago
Burger King employee who went viral for running restaurant alone for 12 hours says she was fired; GoFundMe launched
-
News2 weeks ago
Two FAMU graduates killed in Houston car crash during greek picnic weekend
-
Health & Wellness1 week ago
Actor/Comedian Guy Torry hospitalized with pulmonary embolism, shares update from recovery